Equal Opportunities in the Workplace: What Can the Equality Bill Deliver?

Published: 27 October 2009

Wednesday 18th November 2009, 10.15am to 4.30pm

Venue: One Whitehall Place at The Royal Horseguards, Westminster, London

This special Public Policy Exchange symposium, hosted by the Centre for Parliamentary Studies, offers a timely opportunity for stakeholders and local practitioners to understand and assess the key facets of the proposed legislation and consider its impact on the equality and diversity landscape, with a particular focus on gender rights and workplace discrimination. Delegates will also have the opportunity to engage and network with their peers and discuss the key challenges that lie ahead in moving towards a pro-fairness framework that places greater emphasis on collaboration, empowerment, openness and stronger public duty.

Speakers include:

Angela Mason, National Advisor for Equality and Diversity, Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) (confirmed)

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